Why Benihana Cuts Chicken Into Cutlets — And How to Replicate Their Teriyaki at Home

Jason Farmer reveals the exact ingredients and techniques used at Benihana restaurants to make teriyaki chicken at home. The video covers a key mistake most home cooks make (cutting meat too small), the proper cutlet method for a better sear, mushroom prep tips, and the critical warning about burning sugar-heavy teriyaki sauce. Perfect for anyone who wants restaurant-quality hibachi without the steep price tag.

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🧾 Ingredients

  • 1Chicken breast
  • 2Mushrooms
  • 3Safflower oil (or vegetable/canola oil)
  • 4Kosher salt
  • 5Black pepper
  • 6Garlic butter
  • 7Teriyaki sauce
  • 8Sesame seeds
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